It was a groundbreaking year, 1994. Among other things, the first ever playstation gaming console was released, a strange two-wheeled one-manned vehicle now known as a segway was patented, and a little movie called the Lion King captured the hearts of just about every kid on the planet. But 1994 was a good year for […]

A common dilemma when planning an Outback adventure is how to take all your wants and needs. Vehicles only have one tow ball, so it can turn into a juggling act between your accommodation and recreational priorities. Often, one suffers for the other. For those who prioritise accommodation, there is a common perception that the […]

Are portable solar panels and solar powered camping setups really worth it, you ask? By reading this article, you can make up your own mind. Remember the good old days of camping? When the sun would fall beyond the horizon, the Kookaburras would start laughing, the stew would start bubbling on the fire, and just […]

The search for the right off road camper and shelter system can be an interesting, yet complex process. It’s all about finding something which perfectly suits your needs. Weight, facilities, comfort, size, bells and whistles. You name it, and there is a camper out there that will have it! However, in the hunt for that […]

To dual-cab, or not to dual-cab…..that is the Question! We are often asked by Trayon speculators and future customers, intent on exploring the far reaches of the Outback, “what sort of ute should I get to carry a Trayon?” There is a big variety of brands and models available these days, so it’s important to […]

NOTE: There are quite a few review articles out there for the Mercedes G Class Ute but they compare it to the Toyota Landcruiser 79 series. One thing we noticed, is not one of them compared the two at a value for money angle. They all focused on the price point. This Review is completely […]

  The battle between Australian made products versus imported products has been raging ever since….well, who knows! But there is no sign of it slowing down, and it’s no different in the Australian made campers industry. As the non-for profit organization Australia Made has been pointing out for years, making the wrong decision can have […]

A few years ago now, we posted a photo showing some campers relaxing and enjoying the benefits of camping with a Trayon. The tagline read ‘Stress is caused by not camping enough’. Little did we know just how fast that photo would spread. It turned viral! Here it is: It was great to see how […]

Let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter what vehicle you’re driving or what type of shelter you’re camping in, it’s just great to be off road camping in the Outback! But, have you ever been off road camping and regretted the gear or camper/vehicle rig you bought? Maybe you couldn’t access certain tracks, it took too […]